The role of intensive care unit diaries in the grieving process: A monocentric qualitative study.

Background: The growing importance of psychological recovery for patients and their families following intensive care unit (ICU) experiences in recent years cannot be overemphasized. The ICU diary is used to aid patients in reducing the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression. The usefulness of maintaining a diary during the grieving process has not yet been thoroughly investigated.

Use of Intensive Care Unit Diary as an Integrated Tool in an Italian General Intensive Care Unit: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the implementation of an intensive care unit (ICU) diary in an Italian general ICU.

Methods: A mixed-methods pilot study was performed, enrolling all patients who received an ICU diary in an Italian ICU during the study period.

Results: Study results are presented in 2 sections: (1) diary evaluation and content themes and (2) follow-up program results.